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Australian rules footballer For the Carlton footballer, see Charlie Brown (footballer, born 1873).

Australian rules footballer
Charlie Brown
Brown during his Collingwood career
Personal information
Full name Charles Wilson Brown
Date of birth 30 April 1896
Place of birth Carlton, Victoria
Date of death 9 April 1956(1956-04-09) (aged 59)
Place of death Fitzroy, Victoria
Original team(s) Balmain
Debut Round 1, 6 May 1916, Collingwood vs. Richmond, at Punt Rd
Playing career
Years Club Games (Goals)
1916–1923 Collingwood 107 (2)
Playing statistics correct to the end of 1923.
Career highlights
  • 1917 premiership team
Sources: AFL Tables, AustralianFootball.com

Charles Wilson Brown (30 April 1896 – 9 April 1956) was an Australian rules footballer who played for Collingwood in the Victorian Football League (VFL).

Brown played juniors with Balmain Junior Football Club in the Victorian Metropolitan Football League.

Brown played as a defender over eight seasons for Collingwood in the VFL. In his second season, Brown won a premiership with Collingwood in their Grand Final win over Fitzroy.

References

  1. "Charlie W. Brown". Collingwood Forever. Retrieved 7 September 2014.
  2. AFL Tables – Charlie Brown Statistics
Collingwood Football Club 1917 VFL premiers
Collingwood 9.20 (74) defeated Fitzroy 5.9 (39), at the Melbourne Cricket Ground
Coach: McHale


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